Communications Manager

Roles and responsibilities

Communications Manager (Temporary Contract - 5 months) to support with several high-profile strategic projects from Q4 2024 through Q1 2025. In this role, you will be responsible for delivering impactful communications for a range of key company milestones, campaigns and events.

This position is ideal for a dynamic communications professional with excellent writing skills, and experience in corporate communications, event support, and campaign execution. The candidate must be organised with a keen attention to detail.

The role is based 5 days a week in the office, and candidates must be available to start from October.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Support on the communications execution of key campaigns, including content creation, managing approvals, liaison with verticals for content, and campaign management of communications agency for related tasks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Marketing and Digital) to ensure timely delivery of campaign components.
• Draft and edit high-quality written content, including press releases, internal communications, and social media posts, including LinkedIn and X
• Propose tactical activations to leverage existing content on different formats/channels, such as content for social media, video new releases (VNR) and Dubai Holding’s website etc.
• Oversee the issuance of announcement(s) to local media, providing media relations counsel as needed.
• Compile coverage wrap up reports as required.

Core Competencies:

• Excellent English writing skills: Ability to craft clear, concise, and engaging content across various platforms.
• Project management: Proven experience managing 360° campaigns, including overseeing timelines, budgets, and deliverables.
• Stakeholder management: Strong ability to engage with multiple teams and external partners to deliver impactful results.
• Attention to detail: Ensures accuracy in written content, campaign execution and project documentation.

Who we are looking for:

• 4-5 years of experience in communications, public relations, or a related field.
• Bachelor's Degree
• Experience in managing integrated campaigns, preferably in a large corporate environment.
• Strong track record of delivering communications strategies for events or milestone projects.
• Working knowledge of the local media landscape in Dubai, including influencers, would be advantageous.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Excellent communication skills
• Strong team and individual player
• Must have excellent organisational and multitasking skills with a can-do attitude

Desired candidate profile

• Strategic Communication: Ability to develop and implement communication strategies that align with organizational goals and target audiences.

• Writing and Editing: Strong writing and editing skills for creating clear, engaging content across various channels, including press releases, newsletters, and social media.

• Media Relations: Experience in building and maintaining relationships with journalists and media outlets to secure positive coverage and manage press inquiries.

• Crisis Communication: Proficiency in developing crisis communication plans and effectively managing communication during challenging situations.

• Brand Management: Understanding of brand positioning and the ability to maintain brand consistency across all communication materials.

• Digital Communication: Familiarity with digital marketing and communication tools, including social media platforms, email marketing, and content management systems.

• Audience Analysis: Skills in analyzing and understanding target audiences to tailor messaging and communication tactics effectively.

• Project Management: Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely execution and adherence to deadlines.

• Team Leadership: Strong leadership and team management skills to guide communication teams and collaborate across departments.

• Analytics and Reporting: Proficiency in using analytics tools to measure the effectiveness of communication strategies and make data-driven decisions.

• Interpersonal Skills: Excellent interpersonal skills for working collaboratively with colleagues, stakeholders, and external partners.

• Adaptability: Ability to adapt communication strategies based on feedback and changing circumstances.